1974 Citroen CX vs. 1998 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1998 Marcos Mantara is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Citroen CX would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1974 Citroen CX. (75 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Citroen CX weights approximately 440 kg more than 1998 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Citroen CX. (150 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Citroen CX | 1998 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Citroen | Marcos |
| Model | CX | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1090 mm |
